If I reface/paint my cabinets, new appliances, solid surface countertops and tasteful backsplash, are you not going to buy my house because I didn't updtate the shelves and pullouts...
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inside my cabinets? I cannot afford to get all new cabinetry and my mother is making me feel like my kitchen will suck because I just have standard shelves in all my cabinets. I have a ton of storage. Will people care that much if it looks fantastic?
posted January 24th, 2009 at 3:28pm in
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- go for the facelift you have in mind. most people don't even notice the insides. 1-24-2009 3:30pm
- Jeezus. Thank you. Part of the problem with what I have now is I need to thin out what's in there and organize it. Yes, they are deep and it's hard to see in the back etc. But there...(more) 1-24-2009 3:32pm
- I may be able to modify one or two but that's as far as I'm gonna go. 1-24-2009 3:33pm
- no they won't. they will be happy they don't have to remodel the whole thing themselves 1-24-2009 3:30pm
- it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, but i'd be annoyed 1-24-2009 3:30pm
- I understand. But I just can't do it. 1-24-2009 3:35pm
- We just reused our cabinets, but polished and cleaned them up. People can't believe they are old, crappy cabinets. ...(more) 1-24-2009 3:32pm
new countertop, bamboo floor, all new appliances, new faucet.
- Yes, we will be redoing the floors and adding new faucet too. 1-24-2009 3:33pm
- You want to see my new kitchen? I'll send you pics. It was $8k or less. and we had to move plumbing, redo electrical, raise the ceiling (which was artificially lowered), move a wall...(more) 1-24-2009 3:40pm
to expose brick. How can I post pics?
- I've hear people recommend "tinypics.com" but I don't know how it works. 1-24-2009 3:41pm
- I'd have to register. Too lazy. Wish I could post pics here. 1-24-2009 3:43pm
- that's okay, I get it. Read below what she said about my island. All we'd ahve to do is have them remove the three center cabinets and we'd be able to sit at it. Here'sa link...(more) 1-24-2009 3:47pm
someone that did theirs. Scroll down till you see the pic of the three stools/chairs in the island. This ihttp://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-kitchen-unveiled.htmls exactly how big our island is w/not seating right now.
- page not found. 1-24-2009 10:53pm
- fwiw, your mil is an idiot. 1-24-2009 10:53pm
- I think it allows you to post the files there and then post the link and I can go look at them? It gives instructions. Would love to see them. I also just joined "Garden.web" and am...(more) 1-24-2009 3:43pm
checking their home forum. I'll sticky this and see if you can do.
- I'm going to bed now (9mos pg), but sticky it. I can email you. 1-24-2009 3:45pm
- OP: The other thing she said is "why would you want to add seating to your kitchen island (which is 9'xalmost 5') when you have an eating nook?" I said cause it's stupid to...(more) 1-24-2009 3:44pm
island this big and not be able to sit at it.
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